Hi, I’m 34 and was diagnosed with a severe case of fibroids about 3 years ago. I had many small fibroids (a few larger ones as well) which were covering most of my uterine lining. I was bleeding so badly with each period, that by the time I finally went to the OB, I needed a transfusion of four bags of blood. The first OB told me that I needed a hysterectomy, but seeing as I was only 31, and had no children, I sought a second opinion.

I found an OB who was willing to perform the laborious and tedious surgery to remove as many of the fibroids as possible, while trying to maintain the viability of my uterine lining. I had 3 surgeries. I can’t remember all the terminology, I believe it the first 2 surgeries were called Hysteroscopic Myomectomys and the 3rd surgery was performed using the laperscopic method. The first and the second surgery really wiped me out – the recovery time, recovery procedure including hormones to increase the regrowth of my uterine lining. The third surgery was really just “tidying up” and was easy compared to the first two. I had to trust my doctor, that these surgeries were all truly needed to conceive.

The surgeries happened throughout 2005 and resulted in a smooth uterine lining free of visible fibroids. All other aspects of my fertility were fine, good eggs, ovulation, sperm, etc. In an effort to get pregnant before the fibroids had a chance to come back, we tried fertility drugs and inseminating my husband’s sperm to ensure a direct hit. No success in 2006.

Early 2007 - ready to try IVF. 10 days before first appt. my period was 1 day late. Took a home test which revealed positive result. We got pregnant on our own with no medical assistance. I am now 6 months pregnant, and by all indications, the baby is perfectly normal with no negative aspects resulting from the few small fibroids which remain in my uterus.

If the Doctor thinks that removing the rest of your fibroid/s will greatly increase your chances of conception, I would do it. For me, I evaluated the situation as though, this may be the only chance which I have to have a baby. I would have tried until I had exhausted every reasonable effort. For me, it was a 3 year journey. 3 years that seemed to go on forever – never knowing if my dream of having a child would be realized. I have been blessed, but it was on God’s time table, not mine . I hope that you are blessed too. Hang in there, and think positive. Best wishes for you.